Ranieri is leaning towards a 5-man defense strategy with the potential of the German player making his debut from minute 1. Supporting Dovbyk is Joya making a comeback.

The Roma team will once again take the field for their tough visit to Tottenham, scheduled for this evening at 9 pm. Claudio Ranieri spoke yesterday in a press conference, however, he gave few hints about the starting lineup that will face the Spurs. There is no doubt about Svilar in the goal; we are moving towards a 3-man (or 5-man) defence with Hummels who could make his debut from the first minute, alongside him will be Mancini and Ndicka; on the flanks again will be Celik and Angelino; there’s uncertainty in the midfield with Pisilli, Koné, and Cristante who might get confirmed, while Le Fée is eager; Dybala can return to support Dovbyk. THE MESSENGER

ROME (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Celik, Pisilli, Cristante, Konè, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk.

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ROME (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Celik, Pisilli, Konè, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. READ

ROMA (5-3-2): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka, Angelino; Pisilli, Paredes, Le Fée; Dybala, Dovbyk.